Is drinking to relieve anxiety bad?
I'll be honest with you. Alcohol clearly has depressant properties and while you think it's helping with short term anxiety, the alcohol does wear off, and you haven't really even addressed the issue of your anxiety --- in a nutshell, you're just masking the symptoms of anxiety by using something that will trigger anxiety. I'll speak from experience. I'm a recovering alcoholic who used to think that alcohol was the cure-all to everything, but primarily I used it to take the edge of anxiety and minimize it. Sure, the anxiety disappeared while drinking, but it always returned the next day when I was sober. Since eliminating booze altogether, I've noticed that my anxiety has disappeared. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to cast stones and say you're an alcoholic or anything because who am I to judge. But, what I can say, is that alcohol and anxiety do not mix very well. I'd suggest possibly talking with your doctor about anxiety. Most doctors will tell you the honest truth in that alcohol can actually trigger anxiety rather than alleviate it.
Anyone's anxiety worse after drinking alcohol?
Yeah this is a tough question. Having anxiety or panic disorders need to be dealt with separately as they are related to your central nervous system. ie. your emotional life. Now just think about it: when you drink it affects your brain chemistry so you are not completely co-ordinated (I feel disorientated, drowsy, see double vision, etc hen I drink too much, and that is just a small drink!) So if your inner system is at breaking point, as shown by having panic and anxiety attacks, then yes this will accentuate the fact. As an aside, I also have Gilbert's syndrome. Doctors say it is a benign condition, but when I have alcohol, or are under stress from work/family/lack of sleep, etc, my bili-ruben increases exponentially. It does the SAME thing with alcohol. My point here is that if your central nervous system is not coping, then pushing it over the edge can cause undesired after affects. FURTHER, after lots of research, I discovered Mannatech - a health supplement that quietened down my central nervous system. I could rave about them, but not here. Simply, I started a course of product treatment and after 3 days my body became very "quiet" (that's the only way I can state that ?) Apart from the energy boost it gave me, I had an instant clarity of thought and my emotions were like WOW. I wasn't drowned out any more.
Anxiety/withdrawal after quitting drinking alcohol?
Hot Damn - good for you! No.... alcohol changes the very way your nerves work. In other words your body gets used to this poison very quickly - one big binge will do it actually. Now it finds itself without any alcohol - and those nerves have to learn to be normal all over again. Couple weeks - couple months or weird feelings. But alcohol also has a big psychological component - probably you liked to sit at the bar and talk to your friends and can't do that anymore. So NOT drinking is a big change - and big changes scare the crap out of people - look how terrified the republicans are of a change in healthcare! So your anxiety could be simply psychological - probably something in there doesn't want to change and go back to being normal. However, psychology is nerves - and nerves are physically changed by alcohol use - so I suppose it could be argued that your anxiety is physical... Get a really good book .... used.... called "Under the Influence" off Amazon.com. All the drunks in AA read this thing so there's a zillion used copies around. It's a really fun book about alcohol and addiction and recovery and all that. You can go to the AA meetings too - they're pretty neat. One of my formerly drunk friends took me once. It was neat watching these real booze hounds deal with their issues. Not sure what you can do about the anxiety/withdrawal deal... Atkins mentions taking glutamine for this - it's an amino acid which is used to build muscle - but it probably also protects nerves. Another thing you can do where there's anxiety is get some B-100 pills - bombers - and take 3 or 4 of those a day for a couple weeks. One thing that "Under the Influence" says is that people who use alcohol tend to be low on their B vitamins - and perhaps that's what got you to drink this bilge in the first place. If you want to read about vitamins, minerals and supplements in general, get a USED copy of Dr. Atkins - "Vita-Nutrient Solution" - off of Amazon Books. That is all the vitamins and minerals and amino acids and fats and his experience with them in his practice. He was a heart doctor in NYC for many years. It can be a real help in treating yourself for many problems. And good luck - you just have to hold on and let the creepies crawl all over you!
Why do I experience anxiety the day after binging on alcohol?
Everyone is different in what causes and what will help with anxiety / depression.Of course it’s tempting & easy to have alcohol to feel better. It’s great! right? uhh…You’re finding out the price of feeling better Now will have to be paid twice Later.Personally, I’ve noticed a pattern of not just one day but also Day 2 will be very tough (either gloomy or anxious). Since it’s not ‘the day after’ it takes a long time to notice the link while you blame yourself again for ‘another bad day’.I think the anxiety is because your body didn’t get good rest then your brain has to get the chemicals out. Drink plenty of water. Eat vegetables. You know the drill, unfortunately it’s all true. I wish a big slice of chocolate cake was the answer but it’s not. Finding balance between love of cake X pain of anxiety is tough. Some days you eat the cake and mark your calendar for a couple days of Grown Up ‘suck it up’.Alcohol and the sugar nonsense that comes with it, not worth it for me. Sometimes I miss pairing red wine with a good dinner but honestly, after almost 2 years without any — it’s an easy choice every day.
Does the Rescue Remedy rely on alcohol to suppress anxiety and depression?
No, it relies on the placebo effect at best. Treating anxiety and depression with alcohol will make you more anxious and depressed, and will add being addicted to alcohol to the mix.These words that you use… don’t have meaning: “natural medicine,” “organic chemicals.” Everything is made out of chemicals - I’m typing on a thing made of chemicals and drinking a thing made of chemicals and I’m made of chemicals. Natural medicine that is backed by scientific evidence isn’t called “natural medicine,” it’s called MEDICINE.Are you on Valium? Is it working for you? Then take it! If it’s not working for you, then maybe try something else, but if that something else is in pretty packaging, appealing to how “natural” it is, it’s not designed to reduce anxiety and depression - it’s designed to make you part with your money. You have the whole internet at your fingertips: look at studies about effective strategies at combating depression and anxiety. Exercise, yoga, and meditation have all been found to be effective to a certain degree, but they’re not a substitute for psychiatric medications if you need them - and while it might not feel great to feel like you need psychiatric medications, there’s nothing wrong with that.My thyroid doesn’t make the T4 hormone - none of it - so I have to take a pill every day for the rest of my life to compensate for it. That doesn’t make me a bad person, or wrong, or even particularly odd. A friend of mine has diabetes, he has to inject insulin several times a day - would he trade that in for something different if he could? I’m guessing yes, but since he can’t trade in his diabetic life for a non-diabetic life, he manages just fine. If we went to our doctors seeking a more “natural,” “organic” cure, they’d look at us like we were mad - and rightfully so! Treating any other disorder of any other organ or body part is perfectly normal, but it’s different when it’s your brain that has the disorder?! That’s crap.
Why do I have such HIGH anxiety the day after I drink?
Alcohol at first is a stimulant, which also relaxes paradoxically. Then with continued drinking it shuts down larger and larger parts of the brain, which is why you see people fighting as the bestial parts of their brain are let loose and not tempered by the critical front-cortex which is responsible for problem solving and social skills. Then, as the alcohol and preservatives,sulphites,glucose,coluring and flavouring of the drink is broken down by the liver, it rapidly becomes a stimulant as it is broken down into excess sugar , causing the blood sugar levels to rapidly fluctuate from high to low. Also the body becomes dehydrated and so does the brains lining. The anxiety will be a culmination of things such as beliefs about drinking, beliefs about your depression etc, but in my opinion the biological explanation is pherhaps one of the best- excessive adrenaline triggering the fight and flight reaction to cope with the fluctuating blood sugar, as well as your body using adrenaline to stay awake whilst it is flushing out toxins from what is essentialy a poison. If you are prone to mood problems the withdrawal period will heavily contribute to your moods. Its worth reminding yourslef not to drink too much as well, as the alcohol will drastically reduce the effectiveness of the anti-depressant,as well as creating a "chemical soup" as a bad mix. Alcohol can also really contribute to depression, as it is essentially a depressant which depressess the brains functioning. I hope you find the answers to your depression xxx
I secretly drink alcohol to calm my anxiety about stuttering?
Try these resources instead of alcohol: www.stutteringhelp.org there are videos online that show speech therapists working with stutterers; watch them and learn some techniques. http://stutteringselfhelp-stutteringself... http://stutteringhelp-bud.blogspot.com/ http://notesonstuttering.blogspot.com/ http://www.friendswhostutter.org/ http://www.stuttertalk.com/ Talk to others who stutter and learn how they cope. Meet others who stutter here: Stuttering Foundation on MySpace http://groups.myspace.com/stutteringfoundation www.stutteringforum.com http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/stutteringchat/ Stuttering Foundation on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/stutteringfoundation "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" published by The Stuttering Foundation of America worked wonders for my family members who stuttered after working through it step by step. The book can be found here http://www.stutteringhelp.org/Portals/English/Book_0012_tenth_ed.pdf Some medications that other stutterers have tried include lorazepam, citalopram, celexa, and buspar. Ask your doctor about trying an anti-anxiety medication while you are working on your stuttering. Be aware that your stuttering may be better than the side-effects of the medication, though. Each stutterer is different, and a therapist who specializes in treating stuttering will be able to determine what will help you the most as they work with you. The Foundation also has a list of speech therapists who have been trained to work with stutterers. Make sure your therapist is on the list so you are getting the best possible help. My uncles who stuttered said that they stuttered worse when they tried NOT to stutter, when they were under stress, and when they were very tired. Try concentrating on what you are saying rather than how you are talking, eliminating as much stress from your life as you can, getting plenty of rest, plus working on your speech using a therapist, the self therapy book, or watching The Stuttering Foundation’s videos and using the things you learn every day.
Does alcohol increase anxiety?
Anxiety – Risk and SymptomsAnxiety has physical manifestations like:• Heart Palpitations• Breathing Disorders• Sweating• High Blood Pressure• FaintingThese may lead to life-threatening situations. Reducing these symptoms by removing the anxiety may be important to your long-term health.Anxiety Combined with AlcoholWhen it comes to alcoholism, there could be other health issues that make alcohol treatment more difficult. Alcohol may lower inhibitions and temporarily reduce symptoms of anxiety leading to addiction. It can be an important first step towards recovery to find the right alcohol rehabilitation center.Alcohol and Anxiety – It Can Makes the Problem WorseIt can be difficult to see how anxiety combined with alcohol makes things worse. On the surface, alcohol may seem to cause anxiety to go away. Greater use leads to abuse and more difficulty in maintaining activities of daily living without some form of intoxication. If intoxicating substances are not readily available, your anxiety may get worse.Treat Your Anxiety so You can Stop DrinkingWhile you can treat alcoholism alone, it can be difficult to stay sober if you don’t address the anxiety as well. By working on the underlying problem, you may be able to find your way to sobriety and stay clean. If you are experiencing anxiety, staying away from alcohol can be even more challenging. By finding a way to deal with your anxiety you may resolve some of the feelings that cause you to drink.Alcohol Rehab Centers & Anxiety Treatment
Is Anxiety Bad For You?
It won't kill you But it can when left untreated cause depression and suicide Some have minor levels where they treat it with tobacco alcohol and drugs thinking they're managing it But their not, they are simply masking it resulting in worse symptoms I had it for 20 years Still do, no Meds or drugs I meditate , done therapy cognitive , and self talk The hard work is from you Talk about it and tell yourself what is it that bothers you And resolve it It's that simple Takes time but you have to stick to it
I am a heavy alcohol drinker. I want to quit. I drink to calm myself and relax. I thought about using meditation/trance. Can it help?
Let me share an anecdote. I began Transcendental Meditation in June of 1974 when I was in the US Army stationed in Germany. I didn’t drink a lot compared to others in my unit, but alcohol was a huge part of the army and German culture. There were even beer machines in the barracks.I got out in September of that year, after having practiced meditation for a couple months. I went to a restaurant with my girlfriend, and when it came time to order something to drink, they didn’t really have anything I wanted, so I ordered a beer. No big thing.As we were leaving the restaurant, I felt strange. My mind seemed a bit hazy. I didn’t at all like the feeling. I realized it was the beer. And it made me realize how much clearer my mind had become as a result of meditation. I didn’t ever want to have that hazy feeling again, and that was the last time I had any alcohol. I simply lost all desire for it.So yes, I do think that the experience of having one’s mind settle down to quieter states in Transcendental Meditation does lessen the desire for drugs and alcohol.And there’s a fair amount of research supporting this. This meta-analysis found a benefit of TM for alcohol abuse:Treating and Preventing Alcohol, Nicotine, and Drug Abuse Through Transcendental Meditation:This randomized controlled trial with nearly 300 subjects found a benefit.http://www.hindawi.com/journals/...This book from 2014 also documents the effects of Transcendental Meditation on addiction, and explains how it’s a form of “self-recovery.”Self-Recovery